Jobs at Inline Plastics Corp.

Lead the plant training program: assess needs, design curriculum and materials, deliver courses, manage and evaluate production trainers, maintain training records and matrices, run train‑the‑trainer sessions, measure training effectiveness, and partner with site and HR leaders to standardize and improve training.

Lead thermoforming process development, troubleshoot equipment and materials, run experiments and statistical analyses (SPC/CPK/DOE/FMEA), scale R&D to production, train staff, support commercialization, vendor/equipment selection, and maintenance while ensuring safety, GMP and SQF compliance.

Manage domestic orders for 30-50 key accounts: process orders via EDI/automation, serve as primary customer contact, handle inquiries and order changes, coordinate with sales/warehouse/finance, monitor inventory and reserve stock, maintain SLAs and records, provide shipment/backorder updates, and support process improvements to meet fill-rate goals.

Plan and manage production schedules and inventory to meet customer delivery and optimize capacity. Supervise production control staff, analyze MPS forecasts and sales history, maintain BOMs in TMM, prepare and follow up purchase orders, coordinate with Sales/Warehouse/Manufacturing, ensure EH&S and product safety/quality compliance (GMP, IPC, SQF), and support process improvements.

Assemble, install, and troubleshoot electromechanical automation equipment (denesters, fillers, closers, labelers). Coordinate procurement, final assembly, inspection, and shipments. Work with suppliers and engineering to resolve design/manufacturing issues, develop manuals, train customers, and support on-site installations and trade show activities.

Lead thermoforming process development and improvement, provide advanced troubleshooting, training, and data analysis. Support new product commercialization, reduce variability, lead CI/SMED efforts, coordinate with R&D/central engineering and vendors, and ensure quality, safety, and production efficiency.

Lead quality and continuous improvement for a Connecticut plastics manufacturing facility. Manage Quality Systems (QMS, SQF, cGMP), drive OpEx/Lean initiatives, supervise staff, oversee audits, CAPA, SCAR, FMEAs, SPC, supplier forums, training, and data-driven defect reduction to improve product quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Set up and operate machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders) to fabricate and repair thermoform molds, tooling components, and parts; read blueprints; perform precision inspection with calipers, micrometers, and gauges; adjust machining parameters; follow EHS, LO/TO, FDA GMP, IPC, and SQF procedures.

Support design, procurement, assembly, installation, inspection, and troubleshooting of automation equipment. Coordinate with suppliers and engineering, prepare documentation and manuals, control costs, investigate new machine designs, install and service equipment at customer sites, and train customer staff. Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, IPC, and SQF standards; travel as required.

Support the Senior Brand Manager by coordinating projects and campaigns, tracking deliverables, preparing reports and presentations, researching market trends, managing digital and print collateral, working with vendors/web developers, proofreading marketing materials, and supporting events and trade shows while complying with EH&S and product safety standards.

Develop and expand regional end-user accounts as the primary sales contact. Close new business, negotiate contracts, meet sales forecasts and budgets, analyze sales trends, maintain customer satisfaction, present performance to management, collaborate with the commercial sales team, and travel extensively.

Develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes; analyze and improve workflow, quality, and costs; create process documentation, testing methods, and reports; train technicians and represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams.